52:34-9.1 Policy on certain State contracts for professional services. 1. It is the policy of this State that State contracts for architectural, engineering and land surveying services shall be publicly announced prior to being awarded and that contracts for these services shall be negotiated on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable compensation. L.1997,c.399,s.1.
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